Do you have an adult child who you are more relaxed with?

Yes! When I stay with my eldest son there's lots of joking and laughter. One daughter and son- in- law are a serious academic couple, quite formal and what I call "task orientated" if you know what I mean. I get invited to dinner and after clearing the table there's no lounging around and chatting. They crack on with their work and I beat a hasty retreat and chill out at home!

No.

Yep my middle daughter I think because I saw more of her and had her youngest a lot when she was a single parent we just share a sense of humour.

When i said 'no' I meant that I am at ease with both, not, not at ease with both.

Oh yes! My youngest - sadly he died not long ago. He was physically closer ditto emotionally too.

We have one daughter who makes everyone feel relaxed and can light up a room when she enters. Our other daughters also feel like this. Is a gift that I feel some people have. I don’t have it. And our other daughters have other positives that are equally important.

Curiously, my late son did too - a gift of grace.

I have more in common with my younger daughter with regard to interests so go to concerts, events, with her more than my older daughter, but enjoy being in company with either or both of them.

No, I’m fine with all, though I share different interests with each of them. I find it easier to get on with one son-in-law, possibly because we knew him when he was a student.

Our AC are each different one to the others. All have good and bad days, good and poor health, good and not so good spouses. We all get on.

No, because I've just one DC. But I've definitely some friends like this - they're much more "relaxed" to be with, and to chat with, than some other friends.

Yes so sad I have 3 daughters
2 live in France (5grandchildten)
1 in Sevenoaks (2hrsndchildren)

Eldest daughter in France is amazing. Welcoming, takes me on holiday and is just very thoughtful
Youngest daughter in Sevenoaks the same

Middle daughter in France (2childten) never ever hear from her or the children!.
Nothing.
Many times I try to build bridges but falls on deaf ears.
I’m sad
Just have to count my blessings that I have contact with 2/3 children

grandMattie

Oh yes! My youngest - sadly he died not long ago. He was physically closer ditto emotionally too.

I am so sorry to hear that. 💐

I have 2 sons and one daughter, all of whom I love dearly. However, the boys are so much easier to get on with especially if they are on their own without their wives. Their wives/partners are lovely but somehow they relax more when they are on their own and we have the most hilarious time. My daughter tends to take things very personally and if she falls out with her brothers, it is me that takes the heat but we do have craft interests together so we tend to get on well when we are 'playing'.

I’m relaxed in the presence of all my children. We’re mostly a low maintenance family minus one daughter, but even she is very laid back with her mum. Not as close with one of their spouses as I am the others’ but cannot say we’re not at ease in each other’s presence.

Yes, so much more relaxed with my youngest and her family..and made to feel more welcome...

If I'm honest I have got on far better with my

The DD I thought was most like me when growing up (and a very easy girl) now tends to a bit of sarcasm and has less interest in me and her DD, while the other (who had several problems growing up) is definitely on my wavelength.

Maybe it will all change again!

But basically they are both good DDs.

Oops sent by mistake-elder daughter .
We are alike in looks though she's much taller and have the same love of art ,making things,gardening,horses and dogs ie : country life.
Her sister is completely different in looks and temperament and has always preferred her father .
I do try ,but I just seem to irritate and annoy her .
It grieves me .

So sorry grandmattie- that’s tough

I am most at ease in my youngest son’s house - the first thing he asks me after we sit down with our cups of tea, is “what’s all the gossip then, mum?””😂. His wife welcomes me - unless she’s having PMT …

I have 3 children

So sorry, grandmattie.

More at ease with DS than DD. He’s so much more easy going. DD is hard work. Totally different temperaments.

Only have my son! We get on really well & he & my lovely daughter in law always make me feel welcome. They know they & my DGC are more than welcome at my home. Guess I am very lucky!

grandMattie

Curiously, my late son did too - a gift of grace.

Very sorry.
Certainly a bright star in the sky at night now grandMattie.
🌹